“The healthier and fresher we keep ‘Zo,’ the greater the return,” Maddon said.

Maddon thought it would be “unwise” to start Zobrist in Sunday’s series finale against the Phillies following Saturday night’s game, adding that the Cubs will play five consecutive night games starting Tuesday that will allow Zobrist more time to recover.

“He looks good,” Maddon said of Zobrist, who is batting .310 with a .388 on-base percentage. “He’s been solid defensively at second base and right field. He feels good, but it’s wise to keep an eye on him right now.”

Left-handed reliever Brian Duensing and pitcher Tyler Chatwood are expected to join the team from Triple-A Iowa, which concludes its season Monday. Duensing and Chatwood are on minor-league rehab assignments.